Carriage Factory Art Gallery

Kansas Through the Eyes of an Artist Exhibit
2026-01-17 - 2026-03-06 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Join us for the opening reception for our annual “Kansas Through the Eyes of an Artist” exhibit, featuring work by 50 artists exhibiting in oil, watercolor, acrylic, photography, forged metal, enamel, stained glass, mixed media and more. Award ceremony at 7. On exhibit and for sale through March 6, 2026.

Foraging in Clay with Ariana Rumery Whiteside
2026-01-31 12:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Saturday, January 31, Noon – 4:30 PM
Register by January 17* on our webpage or by calling or coming by the gallery.
Join artist Ariana Rumery Whiteside to learn the basics of sculpting with polymer clay to craft your own “foraged” mushroom wall plaque. Learn skills you can transfer to future sculpting adventures. $65 per person covers all necessary materials.
*No refunds after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.

SOLD OUT! "Souper" Love Your Gallery Fundraiser 2026
2026-02-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
SOLD OUT!
Join us for a soup supper at the gallery for our 2026 “Souper” Love Your Gallery Fundraiser to celebrate the arts. Saturday, February 7, 2026. Tickets are $40 per person and will include your choice of one ceramic bowl, an original piece of art, Prairy soup: chicken & rice or vegan chili, almond croissant from Crust & Crumb Bakery, beverage and crackers. You have a choice of dinner at 5:30, 6:15 or 7 PM. Tickets may be purchased online, in person, or by phone. Dine in or carryout available. Thanks to our Love Your Gallery Sponsors Conrade Insurance Group; Union State Bank; Radio Kansas; Prairy; and Crust & Crumb Co.

Let's Make Art w/ Susan Bartel
2026-02-11 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Call the gallery to register – 316-284-2749
Bite-size Watercolor: Daffodils at Lunch
February 11, 12, and 13, 12:15-1:15
$45, all supplies included. Beginners welcome.
Susan Bartel, instructor

Who’s ready for spring? In this 3-day noontime workshop, each session will build on the previous day’s painting. The first day, a wet-into-wet background will be created with a vibrant limited palette, fascinating textures, and an exploration of various techniques. On the second day, the background will be deepened with glazing layers, and more details will emerge using negative painting. And on the final day, the details of the daffodils will be added, bringing the painting to life.
Please register only if able to attend all 3 sessions.

Bring your lunch!

Register on or before February 7.
No refunds after registration date unless the class size minimum is not met.

POSTPONED - Snowman Fun! Painting Workshop with Connie Rhodes
2026-02-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 1-4 PM. Cuddle up with a warm drink and join member artist Connie Rhodes for winter fun with acrylic paint! Expand your imagination and enjoy learning new skills you can apply to future creative endeavors!
Bring a happy smile and go home with a completed painting you can keep or gift!
$45 per person includes all necessary supplies. No experience needed.
Register by February 7* on our website or by calling, or by visiting the gallery.
*No refunds after registration deadline unless the class size minimum is not met.

February Third Thursday
2026-02-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Enjoy an evening at the gallery and celebrate Newton’s Birthday! Join artist Peggy Wambold, as she demonstrates her watercolor and ink technique inspired by the City of Love, and create your own love-inspired works of art! Open 5-8 PM.

Koehn Gallery Art Exhibit
2026-02-20 - 2026-03-28 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Experience this consigned collection of former frame shop owner and gallery artist Betty Duffy Eller. Featuring regional artists from Kansas and Colorado and more. On Exhibit through March 28.

Bluebirds of Happiness Painting Workshop with Connie Rhodes
2026-02-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Saturday, February 21, 1-4 PM.
Bluebirds have long been associated with joy, happiness, and luck. The phrase “bluebird days” is used to describe a sunny day following a storm, and these tiny creatures remind us of the small joyus that we get to experience every day. Join artist Connie Rhodes to paint these beautiful birds. You’ll learn new skills and go home with a completed painting. $45 per person includes all necessary supplies. No experience necessary. Register by February 14* on our website or by coming by or calling the gallery.
*No refunds after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.

Watercolor Embroidery with Stephanie Bayliff
2026-02-28 13:00 - 16:30 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Saturday, February 28, 1-4:30 PM.
Join artist Stephanie Bayliff for Watercolor Embroidery! Starting with painting a watercolor background on fabric mounted in an embroidery hoop, you’ll then use simple stitches and a thread painting technique to ass the foreground elements to bring your scene to life. No prior embroidery experience necessary. $55 per student includes all needed supplies. Register by February 21* on our webpage or by calling or stopping by the gallery. Class size limited.
*no refunds issued after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.

Age of Imagination Art Exhibit
2026-03-14 - 2026-05-08 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Join us for the opening reception for the Age of Imagination Art Exhibit, featuring art by members of the Kansas Art Guild. Saturday, March 14, 6-8 PM. Artist Talk at 7 PM. On exhibit and for sale through May 8.

Paint with Virgil Penner
2026-03-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
The gallery will host Paint with Penner, a demo and paint-along with member artist Virgil Penner, Third Thursday, March 19, 5:30-7:30. Space is limited, call the gallery to reserve your spot! 12×12 canvas all supplies provided. Free and open to the public, donations appreciated!

Let's Paint . . . with Pastels! Workshop with Diane Pavelka
2026-03-21 10:00 - 2026-03-22 16:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Friday & Saturday, March 20-21, 10 AM – 4 PM. Bring a lunch or enjoy local fare.
Join local Pastelist,Diane Pavelka, to learn her method of landscape painting. See how her mantra: Shapes, Value, Color . . . can work for you.
Open to beginning or intermediate level artists who want to explore pastels. Some supplies will be provided, see needed supply list below. $135 per person. Register by March 13* on our website or by calling or stopping by the gallery.
*No refunds after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met
Pavelka Pastel Class 2026 Supply List

Pysanky Class with E.B. Schmidt
2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Saturday, March 28, 1-3 PM.
Join us at the Carriage Factory Art Gallery to decorate your own unique holiday egg and learn the traditional Ukrainian methods of Pysanky. Fun for all ages and skill levels. $45, all supplies included. Register by March 21* on our webpage or by calling or stopping by the gallery. Class size is limited.
*No refunds issued after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.

April Third Thursday
2026-04-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Stop by the gallery, 5-8 PM, to see the opening of the Goessel High School exhibit in the Koehn Gallery, on display through May 9. There will be activities for all ages, including Mini Master’s Putt Putt Gold and the Peeps Diorama People’s Choice Award Presentation at 7 PM, and MORE!

Sashiko Embroidery with Dena Bisnette
2026-04-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
April 18, 1-4 PM
Join Dena Bisnette and learn the art of Shashiko Embroidery. Shashiko is a Japanese technique that originated as a method of mending clothing, but is now considered a form of embroidery. It consists of running stitches – only minimal sewing skills are necessary for this class.
Participants will learn to make decorative patches of denim and cotton. The patches can later be sewn to textile items like clothing, bags, or home decor. We will explore some traditional Japanese as well as non-traditional designs.
All needed supplies and tools will be provided. This class is for participants of any age able to use a needle and manipulate fabric by hand. Designs may not be the same as shown here.
Age 10 and under need to be accompanied by an adult.
$45 per student. Register by April 11* on our website or by calling or coming by the gallery.
no refunds issued after registration deadline unless class minimum is not met.

Mosaic Garden Pillar with Mary Lee-McDonald
2026-04-23 12:30 - 2026-04-25 15:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Thursday – Saturday April 23, 24, and 25,
12:30-4:30 PM Thursday;1-5 PM Friday; 1-3 PM Saturday
Create your own beautiful mosaic garden pillar!
Mary will guide you through the process, tiling on Thursday and Friday, and grouting on Saturday. $210 includes all supplies: glass & ceramic tiles, adhesive, 30″ pillar, grout, and weighted base.
If you have ceramic or glass materials you might want to use, bring them with you and Mary will help you evaluate their outdoor viability.
Register by April 18* on our website or by calling or stopping by the gallery.
*No refunds after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.

Tulip Talk Watercolor Class with Susan Bartel
2026-05-02 09:30 - 12:30 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Saturday, May 2, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Paint a nodding tulip, roots and all, with watercolor instructor Susan Bartel. Participants will learn to use a limited palette and various watercolor techniques to create this botanical painting. Register by April 25* on our webpage or by calling or stopping by the gallery. $45 per person.
*No refunds after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.

Second Saturdays-Make and Take
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Create with us on the Second Saturday of the month. Themed make and take creations will be provided every second Saturday through the year. Ages 4-10 welcome, free and open to the public. Donations always welcomed. Funded by the Ericka J. Stucky Scholarship Fund and various patrons. This month’s activity will be dream catchers. Instructor Nicole Shannon will lead the creativity.

Sew some Scrunchies - Sewing Workshop with Malissa Long
2026-05-09 12:30 - 16:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Saturday, May 9 – 12:30-2 OR 2:30-4.
In this focused, ninety-minute session, each student will complete a set of three custom scrunchies. This pace allows participants to move through the construction process multiple times, moving from guided practice on the first piece to increased confidence and speed by the third. With a small group of students, there will be ample opportunity for individual troubleshooting as everyone masters the “tube turn” and elastic anchoring techniques needed to create a full collection of accessories.
$25 per person, all materials provided. Machines will be available or bring your own. Register by May 2* on our website or by calling or stopping by the gallery.
*no refunds after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.

Shared Spaces, Sacred Places Art Exhibit
2026-05-16 - 2026-07-02
Saturday, May 16 through Friday, July 2, 2026
Featuring work by Mary Goering, Gene Marsh and Virgil Penner.
Opening reception Saturday, May 16, 6-8 PM. Artist Talk at 7 PM.

May Third Thursday
2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Thursday, May 21 we’ll have the Photoworx Exhibit, featuring members of the Wichita Photography Club Photoworx, opening in the Koehn Gallery and artist Glen Ediger will be revealing a new artwork and demo every 30 minutes! Join in for a little creative fun and create your own copper exposure! We hope you’ll join us – 5-8 PM.

Know Your Sewing Machine - Beginners Sewing Workshop with Malissa Long
2026-05-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Saturday, May 23, 1-4 PM
Learn to use a sewing machine and make a cool bag in the process with instructor Malissa Long from Haysville. You will learn to thread a machine, use surface design to design your fabric with decorative stitches and attach webbing to create handles. All materials are provided. $50 per student. Register by May 16* on our webpage or by calling or coming by the gallery.
*no refunds after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.

If you do not have a sewing machine no problem – we will have machines available.

Zentangle® Workshop with Karen Radke
2026-06-06 13:00 - 15:30 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Saturday, June 6, 1-3:30 PM
Join Certified Zentangle® instructor Karen Radke to learn this meditative art form that uses structured, repetitive patterns to create beautiful, non-representational images. Developed as “yoga for the brain,” it enhances focus, creativity, and relaxation through mindful drawing. You will complete 2-3 pieces during this class.
$45 includes all supplies. Register by May 30* on our website or by calling or coming by the gallery.
*no refunds issued after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.

**FULL** Summer Art Camp for Grades 1-4 with Beth Burns
2026-06-09 13:00 - 2026-06-12 15:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Join retired art teacher Beth Burns for a week of artistic fun! Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, and more! 1-3 PM, June 9-12 for grades 1-4. $65 includes all supplies. Register by June 2* on our website or by calling or stopping by the gallery.
PLEASE NOTE: Most artwork created will be kept at the gallery to be displayed at the July Third Thursday downtown Newton “Art Walk” on Thursday, July 16 and can be taken home after the event.
*No refunds after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.
CLASS is Full

Boro Embroidery with Dena Bisnette
2026-06-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Saturday, June 13, 1-4 PM
Boro is a Japanese textile art form, translating to “ragged” or “tattered,” that involves repairing or reinforcing worn fabric using patches and functional running stitches (often sashiko). Originating from necessity, it promotes sustainability by upcycling scraps into functional, durable items like clothing, blankets, or bags, transforming worn textiles into unique, patched pieces.
Join artist Dena Bisnette to create your own Boro patchwork. Class participants will make a small mat for under a coffee cup to learn boro methods. You may also bring your own fabric items for mending. Thin cotton fabrics are most appropriate for beginners. $45 includes all supplies. Register by June 6* on our website or by calling or stopping by the gallery.
*no refunds issued after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.

Studio Art Tour 2026
2026-06-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10 AM – 4 PM
Tickets, $40
Join the Carriage Factory Art Gallery for this self-guided tour of south-central Kansas artist’s studios. Participating artists are Karen Holliday, Nathan Novack, Springdale Art & Nature Center “Piglet”, Conrad Snider, Kayann Ausherman, Pamela Nanney, and Virgil Penner.
TICKETS AND LOCATION OF STUDIOS CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE GALLERY.
Refreshments will be provided through the day.
Reserve your ticket by June 13 on our webpage or by calling or stopping by the gallery.

Summer Art Camp for Grades 5-8 with Beth Burns
2026-07-07 13:00 - 2026-07-10 15:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Join retired art teacher Beth Burns for a week of artistic fun! Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, and more! 1-3 PM, July 7-10 for grades 5-8. $65 includes all supplies. Register by July 1* on our website or by calling or stopping by the gallery.
PLEASE NOTE: Most artwork created will be kept at the gallery to be displayed at the July Third Thursday downtown Newton “Art Walk” on Thursday, July 16 and can be taken home after the event.
*No refunds after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.
